Worshiping a Big God in a Small Church
It can be discouraging to come to a conference where everyone seems to assume your church has a large staff, several music teams, and an unlimited budget. For most of us, that situation is far from reality. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to make the most of limited resources, how to maintain a strong […]
Understanding Plug-Ins
Digital soundboards come in many different shapes and sizes but nearly everyone has a selection of plugins designed to enhance and manipulate the audio passing through your soundboard. Never before have churches had this kind of access to processing because it previously required a lot of expensive outboard equipment. Did your electric guitarist forget his […]
The Gospel for Real Life
Too often Christians mistakenly think that once we have believed the gospel, we can put the gospel on the shelf and move on to other things. Nothing could be further from the truth. But even for those who want to live “gospel-centered” lives, there is often a disconnect between the good news they sing about […]
Pursuing Spiritual Gifts to Exalt Christ
It’s clear from Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church that exercising gifts of the Spirit can lead to self-promotion, division, and disorder. In this faith-building seminar, you’ll be equipped to pursue and use spiritual gifts in a way that not only builds up those around you, but points people to the glory of Christ.
Meeting with Christ in Scripture
One reason God gave us the Bible is so that we might know him better. That’s why it’s a tragedy when Christians read, study, and memorize their Bibles but don’t grow in their relationship with and love for Christ. In this seminar, you’ll gain motivation, perspectives, and tools that will help you encounter the Savior […]
Loops, Clicks, Keys, and Tricks
When is a piano more than a piano? When it’s powered by a laptop. More than ever, keyboardists are using sounds generated by software programs. What are the benefits and drawbacks? What programs are available and what do they do? What do I need to consider before adding a computer to my setup? These questions […]
Electric Guitar 2: Woodshedding and Creating
Building on the first session, we’ll talk about how to develop your skills as a guitarist. Learn tools for really understanding the guitar neck, how to practice effectively and deeply, and how to apply it all to thinking about and creating parts.
Electric Guitar 1: Gear, Sounds, and Conquering a Fear of Heights
Be a part of a discussion digging into the gear and sounds used for serving the church in congregational worship. Pick up some practical tools for doing so, and learn how to move around the neck of the guitar more confidently.
Christ and the Enemies Within: Dealing with Pride, Discouragement, Depression, and Lust
Leaders and musicians can struggle with a disconnect between the content of the songs they sing and the inward battles they fight, and often lose, every day. In this transparent and hope-filled seminar, you’ll be helped to see how Jesus really is the Savior he promised he would be.
Acoustic Guitar 2: Going Deeper
If you find yourself frustrated as an acoustic guitarist, come for a discussion around how get some serious tools for creativity. Learn the CAGED system and how to apply that to using a capo without shame. Come away with a refreshing approach to chords and practicing, and gain a new set of tools to use […]
Healthy Tensions in Corporate Worship
Putting it Together: Drums and Bass
Praying the Bible
The Undervalued Art of Lyric Projection
Learning to Encourage: Seeing Grace in Surprising Places
Trusting God in Every Season
Arranging to Serve Your Congregation
When Waiting is Trusting
What do you do when you believe you are praying in the will of God, following godly counsel, and obeying the Lord the best you know how, but still your prayer isn’t answered? Is it because you don’t have faith, or enough faith? In this session you’ll see from Scripture that the proof of faith […]
To Sing Hymns or Not
The introduction of the singing of hymns into English Nonconformist churches (churches outside of the Anglican state church) in the 1690s was one of the most important worship innovations since the Reformation. Not surprisingly, it engendered “worship wars,” in which there was more heat than light at times. This workshop will examine the take-away lessons […]
Worship Leader Panel
Melodies that Sing
Great melodies often come in a moment of inspiration, but what makes them great? And how can you incorporate those characteristics into your own melodies? Steve and Vikki Cook will be answering those questions, plus looking at the impact that harmony, groove, tempo and hooks have on your melody.